The blazing lotus, though only the size of a palm, was far more terrifying in Han Feng’s eyes than the enormous radiance of the ruler that had almost spanned the sky earlier. Two years ago, it was this damned thing that nearly cost him his life! Now, the fire lotus was no longer the greenish-white color it once was; its entire body shone like jade, even more dazzling to behold. However, Han Feng understood that this fire lotus was even more terrifying than before!
Though the most powerful form of the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus used to be the fusion of the Green Lotus Earth Heart Flame and the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, with the Bone Spirit Cold Flame ranking lower on the list of mystical flames, from a certain point of view, this fusion of fire lotus seemed inferior to the previous one. But the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, being the Flame Elder’s own mystical flame, made it almost impossible for Xiao Yan to manipulate it with the same proficiency as the Green Lotus Earth Heart Flame. Therefore, when these two fires fused, there would be some degree of resistance. Although such resistance was barely noticeable under Xiao Yan’s domineering soul power, it would still hinder the fire lotus’s strength.
But now, it was different. The Green Lotus Earth Heart Flame and the Fallen Heart Flame had both been completely refined by Xiao Yan, making control over them smoother. Using these two flames to fuse into the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus not only required less energy and soul power, but also did not diminish its power at all. In fact, the seamless fusion of the two flames made the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus reach its maximum potential.
Thus, even though the Fallen Heart Flame ranked lower on the list of mystical flames, the destructive power of the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus created by it was no less than before. With his exceptional soul perception, Han Feng could sense the power of the jade-like fire lotus. Hence, his expression grew increasingly grim. He knew he had been outplayed by Xiao Yan once again.
The Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus, while immensely powerful, required substantial time to converge. If disrupted during this time, the fire lotus would naturally fail to merge successfully. However, Xiao Yan had used the clash of the “Flame Divide Wave Ruler” and the “Glory Seal” to stealthily complete the convergence of the fire lotus. No wonder his face was so pale after the energy dissipated—it wasn’t due to backlash from the collision, but rather the effort of creating the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus.
Gazing at the sullen-faced Han Feng with a smile, Xiao Yan looked down at the slowly rotating jade fire lotus hovering in his palm. He felt a tinge of sighing; since creating the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus, this was the first time he had fully relied on his own strength to create the most potent lotus. Previously, creating the strongest form of the Buddha’s Wrath Fire Lotus required the assistance of the Pharmacist Elder’s soul power, and even borrowing the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, which he could no longer do now. But now…
Tossing the fire lotus lightly in his hand, Xiao Yan’s lips curled into a somewhat relieved smile. The pain he endured in the underground for the past two years seemed to have paid off.
Looking up at the distant, sullen-faced Han Feng, Xiao Yan smiled and flicked the fire lotus with a finger. The latter then began to float forward…
As soon as the jade fire lotus left his hand, it bizarrely expanded in the wind, growing from the size of a palm to half a meter wide in the blink of an eye. Luminous emerald flames rose above it, resembling a divine lotus dais, exuding a sacred yet terrifying destructive power.
As the jade fire lotus expanded, the space around it trembled violently, and black ripples spread through the air. The power of this fire lotus had reached the horrifying level of rupturing the very fabric of space!
Observing the small black ripples surrounding the rotating fire lotus, Han Feng’s pupils constricted. Such destructive power was unsettling, even for him. If hit, even he might be killed on the spot!
“Damn him!” gritting his teeth, Han Feng dared not be complacent. A low growl erupted from his throat, and a torrent of deep blue flames surged from his body, forming a massive sea of deep blue fire several zhang wide. At the center, Han Feng himself stood, surrounded by swirling flames that roared like waves crashing against rocks, filling the hearts of those watching with a sense of oppression, as if they were facing an endless sea with no hope of resistance.
Blue flames covered the sky, enveloping the area in scorching heat. While stronger individuals could endure it, those with lesser strength were drenched in sweat, and some even felt dizzy and fell to the ground. The mystical flame truly had the power to alter the environment, and this was clearly evident. Under Han Feng’s full exertion, the city’s surroundings instantly became dry, with the air’s moisture evaporated, leaving a harsh, dry sensation in the throat.
“Go…” Watching the massive fire sea expanding under Han Feng’s control, Xiao Yan flicked his finger, and the rotating, massive jade fire lotus trembled slightly before erupting with a piercing sound, transforming into a stream of jade light, accompanied by a monstrous hot wind, rushing towards the distant deep blue fire sea.
“Sea Heart Illusionary Beast!” Gazing gravely at the incoming jade light, Han Feng didn’t hesitate. Forming seals, he shouted, and the massive fire sea began to roar, swirling until it took the form of a colossal deep blue beast.
This beast’s appearance immediately drained some of the color from Han Feng’s face. Clearly, the expenditure of energy was significant. The giant beast, not smaller than the Combat Mode of the Celestial Serpent, resembled a lion with a massive scorpion tail, its deep blue horn shimmering with a dim blue light. Even the slightest movement of the horn left faint black marks in the air.
Even Xiao Yan was stunned by the appearance of the deep blue fire beast. It was surprising how much Han Feng had mastered the Sea Heart Flame in just two years. Xiao Yan wondered if he could match such a complex and intricate manifestation of a mystical flame.
However, the targeted jade fire lotus did not hesitate, darting forward like a teleportation. In a few flickers, it was close to Han Feng, sending ripples through the vast deep blue fire sea.
“Go!” Han Feng, gazing gravely at the approaching massive fire lotus, changed his seals and commanded, “Roar!” The massive fire lion, formed by his total focus, let out a thunderous roar and charged towards the fire lotus, unstoppable like a tank.
In an instant, the two forces collided, and the world fell silent, only to be shattered by a sudden burst of energy. Dazzling colors danced in the air, as if fleeing the impact zone.
The sudden outburst of energy in the skies caused the gathered strong practitioners to halt, their faces filled with shock. The terrifying energy fluctuations from the collision of the fire lotus and the fire beast were terrifying, as if being hit would cause them to explode.
BOOM!
The silence was brief, followed by an energy storm that exploded from a central point, spreading chaos over a hundred meters. The battling warriors in the sky fled in disarray, knowing that even their strength wouldn’t be enough to withstand the blast.
A comical scene unfolded. The intense battle in the sky suddenly turned into a panicked dispersal, leaving only shocked spectators on the ground.
Su Qian, with a single palm, sent Jin and Yin elders flying back, their faces pale. Though they could resist a Battle Sect expert combined, they couldn’t last long. Normally, Han Feng would have joined them to fend off Su Qian, but now, he was preoccupied with Xiao Yan and even struggling to hold his own. As time passed, their defeat by Su Qian was inevitable.
Watching the pale-faced Jin and Yin, Su Qian didn’t pursue but turned to observe the raging flame storm at its center. Even with his strength, he felt a sense of awe at the energy collision.
“Xiao Yan is truly impressive, holding back even such a Han Feng… But who will ultimately win?”
Su Qian watched the raging flames, knowing this battle would decide the victor. Yet, he was unsure who would emerge victorious.
“Sigh, I hope it’s the little guy…”
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